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Southern Illinois University Carbondale, or SIU, is located in Carbondale, Illinois. It was founded in the year 1869. Carbondale campus is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. The university offers a full range of degree programs, from bachelor to doctoral level, as well as professional degrees in law and medicine. SIU has more than 170 academic degree programs in diverse areas of study such as business, law, and medicine.
SIU was the first major university in the United States to be made handicap accessible in the early 1960s. It has the top ranked Automotive Technology program in the nation, and the university's Aviation program is among the top three in the nation.
The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Southern Illinois Salukis.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale can be found in Carbondale, Illinois (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and medical adminstration.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Southern Illinois University Carbondale works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 21,441 students were enrolled in the school.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Division I-AA Independents and Missouri Valley Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
General Phone: (618) 453-2121
Admissions Phone: (618) 536-4405
Financial Aid Phone: (618) 453-4334
http://www.siuc.edu
Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,212 | trade and industrial teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, special ed, educational administration, health teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 584 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 476 | business management, management science, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Engineering Technician | 416 | industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, automotive tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Engineering | 267 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, mining and mineral engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 246 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 216 | social work, food and nutrition, public administration, family resource management, social service professions |
| Science | 216 | biology, zoology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, molecular biochemistry, physics, physiology, ... |
| Transportation | 215 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Media | 211 | radio and television, journalism, mass communication, photo and film tech, journalism courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 204 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 196 | health care administration, health unit manager, community health |
| Law | 154 | law, legal assistant, advanced legal research, US law |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 150 | information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 115 | rehabilitation, parks and recreation studies, vocational counseling |
| Medical Support And Technology | 105 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, physician assistant, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 103 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 75 | cinematography, film and photography, commercial art |
| Medicine | 69 | medicine, gerontology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 64 | agriculture, agricultural economics, various agricutural courses |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 51 | forestry, natural resources management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 43 | plant sciences |
| Music | 38 | music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 31 | avionics maintenance, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics |
| Architecture And Planning | 28 | architecture |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | animal science |
| Construction Trades | 25 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy |
| Design | 16 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 12 | funeral and mortuary |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office data entry |
| Production Trades | 0 | tool and die tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,373 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 844 | 68 |
| First-professional degree | 186 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 145 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 87 | 16 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern Illinois University Carbondale had a total enrollment of 21,441 students (18,870 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 91% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers campus housing for 5,464 of its 18,870 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Carbondale, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,285 | 7,173 | 77% | 2,470 | 34% |
| Men | 4,637 | 3,675 | 79% | 1,421 | 39% |
| Women | 4,648 | 3,498 | 75% | 1,049 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (618) 536-4405
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,831 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,796 |
| Room and board | $ 5,560 |
| Room charge | $ 3,058 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,502 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,397 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (618) 453-4334
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $101,780 | 7 | $89,320 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $81,146 | 14 | $78,686 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 24 | $60,682 | 23 | $56,782 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $47,993 | 10 | $49,188 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 76 | $74,549 | 55 | $64,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 128 | $81,730 | 37 | $69,028 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 105 | $61,462 | 57 | $54,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 243 | $50,213 | 112 | $49,291 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $27,612 | 37 | $33,282 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 36 | $32,868 | 47 | $35,135 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 552 | $56,892 | 290 | $48,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-AA Independents |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 178 | 118 | 296 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 75 | 111 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Medicine (MD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Physiology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Illinois University Carbondale Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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